Dental Fillings, what should I expect?
I recently went to the dentist after a strike out of not going for over about 4 years. It was pretty bad, and my current state is dental restore.
I have to have fillings, pretty sure I’m getting the composite resin colored ones. (Pretty much on all my teeth I need a filling)
Most of my cavities are under the gum line and come out from it, so I guess near the roots, only one or two are actually ontop or not near the roots/gum line.
It was hard enough going for a exam and cleaning. I guess I’m phobic you could say. I’m extremely nervous and worried about my next visit which is in a week and is the fillings.
I don’t know what to expect about what their going to do, I’ve read up on the fillings themselves and I’m pleased.
Also my teeth are highly sensitive, when I got my cleaning they did use a numbing gel, but for my cavities teeth, pain shot sharply through my tooth and seemingly to my roots.
Any advice,tips,stories would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
-Dzero
Thanks everyone for the advice!!!!
My dentist so far seems very nice, I only got to speak with him for a brief moment, my hygienist did the cleaning and everything else, although she could use a few smiley face stickers. I don’t think my dentist does the relax, dope you up stuff. Because before hand I explained to them how nervous/phobic I was and how sensitive my teeth were at this state and all I got was a numbing gel.
I’m brushing 3 times a day with toothpaste, and brushing in between meals without tp. Flossing once a day, and using special little brushes to help with the flossing. Also using mouth wash once a day and it has fluoride.
But my gums are still very red and sensitive, and bleed alittle bit after brushing. I need braces and its really hard to keep the plaque off and out of all the crevices.
My anxiety is mostly over, the pedicure, the pain, the after experience.
I’m phobic of needles and blood, hate the taste and seeing it, sometimes I faint